The name Fontys was given to this University of Applied Sciences on 1 September 1996. The name derives from the Latin word ‘fons’ which means ‘source’, a source of knowledge for students. Fontys is a merger of several Dutch Higher Education Institutes located in the south of the Netherlands. Some of these institutes were founded in the early 1900s and have a long and profound educational history.
Fontys offers suitable study programmes for every student. Our prospectus is multifaceted and varied: from full-time to part-time programmes, from Associate degrees to Master's degrees, and from minor's to honours programmes. We also offer education for working people, as well as bridging and career development programmes for intermediate & higher vocational education (MBO-HBO) and higher vocational education & university education (HBO-WO).
The Fontys Research Agenda forms an integral part of the Fontys Quality Agenda for education, whereby research has been positioned in such a way that it contributes to the continual improvement of the quality of education. Fontys opts to link all research to education.
As most cities in the Netherlands, Eindhoven has a shortage in affordable student accommodation. This means that finding accommodation in Eindhoven can be difficult and time-consuming. It is very common to find accommodation through Facebook groups for rooms in Eindhoven and Tilburg.
Alternatively, if you are a new (first-year) student, Fontys International Office can help with finding accommodation for one year. After that year arranging accommodation is your own responsibility.
Library TF provides in a large number of (subject-specific) education tools that can be divided into a printed and a digital collection. The collections are compiled and maintained in consultation with the educational content experts from the three institutions.
There are a large number of computers in the Library. On these computers standard software is installed.
Everyone in the Netherlands must have insurance cover for medical expenses. The type of health insurance that you will need will depend on your personal situation.
In the Netherlands, the ‘huisarts’ (doctor, general practitioner, GP) provides full medical assistance in accordance with the standards designated for the practice of medicine by medical professionals in the Netherlands.
Our international English-taught bachelors and masters programmes are conducted at our campuses located in Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. All campuses are equipped with excellent computer facilities, libraries and student restaurants. Wireless Internet is available throughout the campuses, enabling you to bring your laptop to Fontys and to work, study, search for information and check your e-mail wherever you happen to be at Fontys.
Based on 75 reviews
Good education for international students so I want to study this university
Only in my first year. There are polite, nice people. The English program seems a little lacking. At times, I feel like the best English speaker on campus. My team mates and colleagues are all international so there is plenty of diversity. Concerning the campus and building itself, it is a large beautiful building and contains many facilities for the many courses Fontys offers.
Overall, my study experience has been positive and meaningful. I really enjoy what I study, and I can clearly see myself building a future and a successful career in this field. The program has helped me grow both academically and personally, and I appreciate the international environment and the different perspectives it brings. At the same time, there are some challenges that should be acknowledged. The housing situation can be quite stressful and draining at times, especially at the beginning. However, with persistence, it is possible to find a place, so it should not discourage prospective students too much. Additionally, clearer communication and better organization in some parts of the program would further improve the overall experience. In summary, despite a few challenges, my experience has been rewarding and has confirmed that I chose the right field of study. With some improvements in housing support and organization, the experience could be even better.
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